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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who proved that a man's thesis was untrue while at Flamborough College?

2. What does Peter say is the only gift that Harriet's allowed him to buy for her?

3. Who asks Mrs. Goodwin not to go?

4. As Peter and Harriet prepare to take coffee in the Senior Common Room, what does Peter ask Harriet to do?

5. Who does Harriet first contact for professional help in solving the case?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Harriet not return to Shrewsbury as soon as the Warden's maid calls her?

2. Describe Peter and Pomfret's first and second meetings.

3. What does Pomfret accuse Harriet of when he meets her in Chapter 12?

4. What do the women discuss with Peter over coffee?

5. How does Peter know Padgett?

6. Why is Harriet suspicious of Miss Hillyard at the end of Chapter 18?

7. Why are the women nervous about Peter dining with them in Chapter 17?

8. Why does Harriet contact Peter in Chapter 13?

9. Is Miss Hillyard responsible for smashing Harriet's chess set?

10. What do Carrie and Annie notice about the science lab?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An element of detective fiction is that the author leaves obscure clues as to who is responsible. Find four of these clues from Gaudy Night and explain how they point to Annie as the culprit.

Essay Topic 2

At various times during the book, different members of the college are under suspicion. Choose two of these members. Explain their possible motives and reasons for them being under suspicion.

Essay Topic 3

At one point, Peter tells Harriet to write her current mystery about human beings, not just a jigsaw puzzle. Has Dorothy Sayers done that? Support your answer with at least three references to the book.

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